Pre/Post care for stretch marks and scars

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Do not work out the day of procedure. No alcohol or caffeine 24 hours before. No tanning 4 weeks prior. No asprin,advil. or ibuprofen 24 hours prior. No blood thinners 3 days before. No antibiotics 2 week before procedure as this can interfere with healing. No accutane for one year prior. 

Do not take advil 24 hours after procedure. You may shower 12 hours after procedure.  The first couple of days the area will be red, swollen, tight, and feeling sunburned. The area will then become dry, flakey, and a little scabbing. Do not scratch or pick the area.  Gently massage  recommended ointment (Cicaplast balm B5 soothing therapeutic cream by La Roche Posay) on the area twice a day for the next two weeks or more if needed. Always wash your hands before touching the area. Avoid all products besides the recommeded ointment for 2 weeks. No swimming for two weeks. No jacuzzis, saunas, baths, or anything that will cause excessive sweating for 5 days after treatment. No direct sunlight for 6 weeks after.  Darker skin tone may experience post inflammatory hyperpigmentation which is a temporary pigmentation (very dark) following injury to the skin. This is normal and may take a longer time to heal. After the first two weeks you may use one of the following products to help speed up the healing. 

FaceTheory- Exaglow serum (inexpensive option)

Glow Recipe Guava Vit C dark spot treatment (more expensive and powerful option)

Please be patient while healing and reach out anytime.

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